David Liebman

Born
in Brooklyn, NY in 1946 Liebman grew up playing a variety of instruments and
studying jazz with the likes of Lennie Tristano, Joe Allard, and Charles Lloyd.
Just after graduating from NYU with a degree in American history, he helped to
found Free Life Communication, a jazz musicians' co-operative. He also joined
Ten Wheel Drive, one of the early jazz fusion/rock groups in 1970. After about
two years with them, he moved to the saxophone/flute position in a group led by
Elvin Jones, the legendary Coltrane drummer. In 1973, his
apprenticeship reached its zenith when Miles Davis invited Liebman to
join his group. He stayed with Miles for almost 2 years.

His head constantly bubbling with new ideas, Lieb has led a number of groups,
playing in a variety of styles. His first group, which he formed with Bob Moses
in 1970, was called Open Sky Trio. In 1973, together with pianist Richard
Beirach, he formed Lookout Farm, which toured the world, made several
records, and garnered first place in Down Beat's 1976 International Critic's
Poll in the category Group Most Deserving of Wider Recognition. In 1981,
together with Beirach, George Mraz, and Al Foster, he formed a group
called Quest. Quest reached its peak between 1984 and 1991, after the
addition of bassist Ron McClure and drummer Billy Hart.

Jazz Soprano Sax virtuoso Dave Liebman, together with his group and the great Brazilian percussionist Café, breaks new ground on this album that mixes Brazilian rhythms with penetrating ballads, making the recording his "most upbeat release to date."

Jazz Soprano Sax virtuoso Dave Liebman, together with his group and the great Brazilian percussionist Café, breaks new ground on this album that mixes Brazilian rhythms with penetrating ballads, making the recording his "most upbeat release to date."

Saxophonist David Liebman reinterprets some of the greatest arias of Italian opera composer Puccini in the Jazz idiom on this album. The fusion of Puccini’s compositions & Liebman’s Jazz artistry will satisfy open-minded fans of both musical traditions.

Saxophonist David Liebman reinterprets some of the greatest arias of Italian opera composer Puccini in the Jazz idiom on this album. The fusion of Puccini’s compositions & Liebman’s Jazz artistry will satisfy open-minded fans of both musical traditions.